Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - General Internal Medicine - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medicine: General Internal Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). The APRN examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. The role supports illness and injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The APRN may prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests, and advises patients about continuing care. The position performs age-appropriate histories and physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests, and prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments. It implements and monitors interventions to help patients regain or maintain physiologic stability, supports transitions between care settings, collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, and provides educational tools to support staff, patient, and family decision-making. Duties may vary with departmental needs and may include other responsibilities consistent with the role.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Valid State of Florida APRN license.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform and document complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.
Independently perform age-appropriate histories and physical examinations for patients.
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests based on patients’ age-specific needs.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
Implement interventions to support patients in regaining or maintaining physiologic stability.
Assist with providing care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
Facilitate patient transitions within and between health care settings, including admission, transfer, and discharge.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and make appropriate referrals.
Provide educational tools to facilitate staff, patient, and family decision-making.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.